VU

Weevil

Otiorhynchus rugifrons

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Otiorhynchus rugifrons faces severe habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to landscape changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect host plant communities and soil conditions essential for larval development.

Threat summary

Habitat

This weevil species inhabits specialized grassland and scrubland environments with specific soil conditions and host plant associations. It typically occurs in areas with well-drained soils and native vegetation communities that support both adult feeding and larval development.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Weevil classified as Vulnerable?
Weevil is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Otiorhynchus rugifrons faces severe habitat degradation due to agricultural intensification and urban development within its limited range. The species' specialized feeding requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to landscape changes. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect host plant communities and soil conditions essential for larval development.
Where does Weevil live?
Weevil occurs in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, and Iceland (plus 14 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Weevil?
The main threats to Weevil are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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